Books by James Allen & His Literary Voices
Poetry, humor, memoir, and thoughtful whimsy across three distinct voices.
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground. All their equipment and instruments are alive.Mist enveloped the ship three hours out from port. The spectacle before us was indeed sublime.A red flair silhouetted the jagged edge of a wing.
🟡 Seamus Ailin’s Bookshelf
SEAMUS AILIN’S SAILING THOUGHTWARD: A Journey Through Sounds, Seasons & Stars
Whimsical, educational poems exploring sounds, seasons, science, and imagination with Seamus Sidenotes and illustrations.
Paws, Peanut Butter, & Penguins
A gentle, playful collection of poems celebrating animals, imagination, and the everyday magic found in small moments
Tuna Treats And Catnip Life
Whimsical poems celebrating the curious, cozy, and slightly mischievous world of cats.
Cats, Dogs, & Critters with Tales
Volume 1 - Tales for Younger Readers
Gentle, playful poems introducing young readers to the curious and caring world of animals.
Cats, Dogs, & Critters with Tales
Volume 2 The Ones We Serve
Warm, thoughtful verses honoring the animals who work beside us and the quiet bonds they share with people.
Cats, Dogs & Critters with Tales
Volume 3 Watching the Wild
Observant, nature-filled poems inviting readers to slow down and notice the wild world just outside the window.
Cats, Dogs & Critters with Tales
Volume 4: Natural Thinking
Reflective, imaginative poems that explore how animals — and young readers — make sense of the world around them.
A New Seamus Ailin Adventure (Coming Soon)
Whimsical poems and gentle discoveries continue as Seamus Ailin explores the small wonders that make young readers smile and think.
Another Tale from Seamus Ailin (In Development)
More thoughtful, imaginative verses for curious young minds — filled with warmth, wonder, and Seamus’s signature playful perspective.
🔵 James Allen Bookshelf
An illustrated chapbook of whispers, omens, and uneasy reckonings.
A reflective memoir about finding meaning, purpose, and quiet grace in an ordinary life.
Another thoughtful work in progress exploring life’s ordinary and extraordinary turns.
🟠 The Sawdust Sage™
The Barrooms, Beers & Backyard Barbecues Collection
Six-Pack Psalms
Beer, Bugs & Backyard Shenanigans
Backyard philosophy and blue-collar humor poured one thoughtful moment at a time.
Coolers, Cousins & Country Roads
Stories, humor, and reflections drawn from coolers, chosen family, and the long road between.
THE SAWDUST LOUNGE PRESENTS
On Tonight’s Stardust Stage…
Observational reflections and wry humor from the corner booth of everyday life.
Musings of The Sawdust Sage™
Sawdust to Stardusr
Short reflections and quiet wisdom shaped by work, life, and paying attention.
Etched in Time
Ghosts, Souls, and Spirits
Reflections that move through past, present, and future—tracing how the moments we live shape the stories we become.
More Than 9 to 5
Thoughtful workplace reflections about purpose, people, and the hours between.
Definitely Something, You Decide
Because Common Sense Was Already Taken
A wry collection of observations that invites readers to find their own meaning.
Unrequested Advice About Love, Relationships And Other Topics
Honest, wry relationship observations served with equal parts heart and humor.
Coffee Fueled Sunday Mornings
Slow, thoughtful reflections best enjoyed with a warm mug and a quiet moment.
Financial Planning
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground. All their equipment and instruments are alive.
Business Loan
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground. All their equipment and instruments are alive.
Reserved for Next Title
A future work taking shape — where sawdust, stories, and reflection meet.
Even more about the Author
Meet Seamus Ailin
Where Wonder Leads the Way
Seamus Ailin — Gaelic for James Allen — writes for curious young readers and the young at heart, where everyday moments turn gently magical. Through playful verse, warm humor, and thoughtful imagination, his stories invite children to notice the world a little more closely — and to discover that wonder often hides in plain sight.
Whimsical Verse for Curious Young Readers
Seamus Ailin — Gaelic for James Allen — writes for curious young readers and the young at heart, where everyday moments turn gently magical. Through playful verse, warm humor, and thoughtful imagination, his stories invite children to notice the world a little more closely — and to discover that wonder often hides in plain sight.
A future work taking shape — where sawdust, stories, and reflection meet.
James Allen writes from the middle of ordinary life — the workshop, the market table, and the quiet moments in between. His work blends humor, memoir, and thoughtful reflection drawn from real experience and a Midwestern eye for the meaningful in the everyday. Explore the full catalog to discover where the next story takes shape.
A future work taking shape — where sawdust, stories, and reflection meet.
James Allen writes from the middle of ordinary life — the workshop, the market table, and the quiet moments in between. His work blends humor, memoir, and thoughtful reflection drawn from real experience and a Midwestern eye for the meaningful in the everyday. Explore the full catalog to discover where the next story takes shape.